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Obituaries
Susan L. Doemel
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August 19, 1948 - October 2, 2026
Susan L. Doemel, age 78 yrs. Resident of Whitewater and formerly of Zenda, WI. Passed to eternal life on Friday, October 2, 2026. Susan was born on August 19, 1948 at Lakeland Medical Center to Harry and Lucy (nee Haines) Young. She married Steve on March 21, 1987 at the Community Reformed Church in Delavan, WI. She dedicated more than 40 years of her life to caring for others as a nurse at Lakeland Medical Center. Her career was more than a profession—it was a calling. After graduating from the Milwaukee County General Hospital School of Nursing, she devoted herself to helping patients and families with compassion, kindness, and a caring heart. Over the years, she touched countless lives through her work and was respected and appreciated by those she worked alongside.
Above all, she was a loving wife, mother, and sister. Her family was at the center of her life, and the love she gave them will remain one of her greatest legacies.
When she wasn't caring for others, she found happiness in her garden. She loved gardening and took great pride in her flower beds. She enjoyed watching her flowers bloom and creating a beautiful place that brought color and joy to her home. Her garden was a reflection of her—warm, nurturing, and full of life.
She will be remembered for the care she gave to others, the love she gave her family, and the beauty and kindness she brought into the lives of everyone who knew her.
Susan is survived by her husband Steve, children Heather (Terry) Schmmel, Megan (David) Anderson and Lisa Marie (Tim) Mathe, grandchildren Gabriel Schemmel, Meghan (Ryan) Fiorentino and Molly Walsh, great grandchildren Nora and Lucia Fiorentino and Sister Lucy Jane Peters. Also survived by nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Preceded in death by her parents, grandson Nathaniel Kai Anderson, brother Harry James Young and niece Stephanie Abell. Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at the Lazarczyk Family Funeral Home-Lake Geneva (515 Center Street) from 1 to 2:45 pm with funeral service at 3 pm. Private interment Roselawn Memory Gardens. In Lieu of flowers memorials to American Heart Association or the Ronald McDonald House appreciated.
Lazarczyk Family Funeral Homes of Lake Geneva and Delavan is proudly serving the family.
Obituaries
Ruth M. Meister
Updated
December 2, 1929 - October 3, 2026
Ruth M. Meister, age 96, of Lake Geneva, Wisc., passed into eternal life on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at her residence.
Ruth was born on December 2, 1929, in Racine, Wisc., to the late Nels and Minnie (nee Christensen) Martin-Korsholm. She married the late Richard Meister on September 20, 1969, at Burlington Congregational Church. He preceded her in death on July 23, 2012. Ruth worked as a bookkeeper and office assistant for several businesses, retiring from Wisconsin Vision Associates in Burlington, WI. She was a longtime member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Geneva. Ruth loved her family and especially enjoyed spending time with them.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend. Ruth is survived by her children, William Osenga, Joan (Mark) Stimmell, Amy (Jeff Street) Heinrich, and Jean (Ken) Schmidt; son-in-law, Timothy Coutley; and grandchildren, Christine (Shane) Kurth, Nicole (Brad) Bulow, Brian Kochis, Jacob (Shawnnie Schar) Eckrich, Annelise (Christopher) Crandell, Jessica (Joe) McKee, Courtnie Schmidt, and Brandon Schmidt. She is also survived by nine great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Richard; her daughter, Mary Coutley; her sister, Grace Nielsen; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law.
Ruth will be laid to rest beside her husband at a private graveside service at Hudson Cemetery in Lyons, WI. Memorials may be made to the Lake Geneva Fire Department Rescue Squad or First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lake Geneva, Wisc.
Lazarczyk Family Funeral Home of Lake Geneva and Delavan are proudly serving the family.
Obituaries
Glen Edward Ries
Updated
August 15, 1951 - October 5, 2026
Glen Edward Ries, age 75 of Walworth, WI passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at New Day Assisted Living, Elkhorn, WI. He was born in Harvard, IL on August 15, 1951 the son of Arthur and Thelma (Hall) Ries.
Glen was united in marriage on April 4, 1970 to Miss Marsha Marten-Weeks and they spent the next 56 years happily building a life together. Glen worked for many years as a welder, truck driver, and all-around maintenance man until his retirement. He was a large supporter of education and received the prestigious Friend of Education award. Passionate about community athletics, he was named Wisconsin Athletic Director Association Coach of the Year and was recognized by Walworth Baseball for 25 years of service. He was a longtime coach of youth and high school sports where he served as a mentor and role model for many student athletes; most recently at Big Foot High School as an assistant wrestling coach. He was a member of St. Benedict Catholic Church in Fontana, WI. He loved outdoor activities; most notably hunting, fishing and golfing. His grandchildren were the light of his life, and he deeply enjoyed spending as much time as possible with each of them. Glen was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and cousin who will be deeply missed by his family and many friends.
Glen is survived by his wife, Marsha Ries of Walworth, WI; his children, Matthew (Nikki) Ries of Beloit, Lucas (Dawn) Ries of Sheboygan Falls, and Jacob (Kimberly) Ries of Walworth, WI; his grandchildren, Andrew, Colin, Zackary, Elliott, Logan, Beau, Ally, and Carter Ries; his siblings, Theodore (Judith) Ries, Danny Ries, Connie (Bill) Frie, and Paula (Wayne) Ross; as well as his nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Thelma Ries; his brothers, James Ries and William (Shirley) Ries.
A Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM until 7:00 PM on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at Toynton Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha Street, Walworth, WI.
An additional Visitation will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at St. Benedict Catholic Church, 137 Dewey Avenue, Fontana, WI. A Funeral Mass will be held immediately following at 12:00 PM.
Memorials in loving memory of Glen may be made to Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org in lieu of flowers.
Arrangements made by Toynton Funeral Home, 328 Kenosha St, Walworth, WI or (262) 275-2171.
Gerald A. "Jerry" Steinke
March 21, 1942—October 3, 2026
Gerald A. "Jerry" Steinke, age 84, of Lake Geneva, passed away Saturday, October 3, 2026 at his home in Lake Geneva, WI.
Gerald was born March 21, 1942 in Janesville, WI., the son of Arnold E. and Alta I. Henke Steinke. United in marriage to Patricia A. Richter, Oct. 26, 1963 at the Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lake Geneva. Patricia preceded him in death Jan. 29, 2002. He has been a resident of Lake Geneva since 1944, member of Immanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Lake Geneva, Member of the Lake Geneva Masonic Lodge #44 F and AM, Lake Geneva, Wisconsin Funeral Directors Association, Funeral Service Alliance and Cremation Service of Wisconsin, Graduated from Badger High School Class of 1960, attended Milton College, Milton, WI. for two years, and graduated from Wisconsin Institute of Mortuary Science, Milwaukee, WI., in 1963. Attended Fountain Academy of Restorative Art and Reconstructive Surgery, Springfield, Mo. Owner of Steinke Funeral Home and Cremation Services since 1963, retiring in June of 2019.
Surviving is a son Jeffrey Steinke of Lake Geneva, two grandchildren, Maxwell and Amanda Steinke. A Great Grandchild Westyn Steinke.
Visitation was held at the Como Community Church, Lake Geneva, WI., from 1 PM to 5 PM Saturday, October 10, 2026. Funeral Services was followed at 5 PM the church with Pastor Bob Kamps Officiating. Masonic Services was held at 12:15 PM Saturday, October 10, 2026. Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery on Monday, October 12, 2026 at 10 AM. Memorials may be given in Gerald's name to the Como Community Church.
Arrangements Entrusted to Justen Funeral Home and Crematory 3700 Charles J. Miller Road, McHenry, IL., 60050.
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Geneva Lake Arts Foundation assists with Holiday Home Camp project
Dennis Hines
The Geneva Lake Arts Foundation recently helped about 100 Holiday Home Camp participants explore their artistic abilities by designing baseball caps as part of the Art Access program.
“It was great to see the kids take ownership of the project, express themselves creatively and really engage with the experience,” said Cierrae Caver-Chouhan, the camp's director.
The Geneva Lake Arts Foundation recently helped several Holiday
Home Camp participants decorate baseball caps.
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Holiday Home Camp, 100 Holiday Home Camp Road in Williams Bay, hosted about 600 campers during the summer.
The foundation’s Art Access program offers classes and activities for children and adults throughout Walworth County.
Lake Geneva Schools Superintendent Peter Wilson is hosting a coffee event at 9 a.m. Oct. 23 at the Porch, 832 Geneva St.
“Coffee with the Superintendent is a way for parents and community members to join me for a discussion where they can share things that we are doing well and where they can let me know areas that we can improve,” Wilson said in a news release.
Wilson
Submitted photo, Regional News
Another Coffee with the Superintendent is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Nov. 17 at the District Administration Building, 208 E. South St.
“Our parent and community feedback is invaluable as we discuss plans for the future, so having different channels for parents and the community to provide that is something that I think is very important,” Wilson said.
Rotary Club participating in World's Largest Polio Walk
The Rotary Club of Lake Geneva will participate in the World's Largest Polio Walk at 10 a.m. Oct. 24.
Members will begin at Town Bank, 567 Broad St., then walk several blocks around the Broad Street area, and end at Simple Cafe, 525 Broad St., where they will present a donation to Polio Plus.
Residents are welcome to join the Rotary Club members on their walk.
Rotary Club participating in World's Largest Polio Walk
The Rotary Club of Lake Geneva will participate in the World's Largest Polio Walk at 10 a.m. Oct. 24.
Members will begin at Town Bank, 567 Broad St., then walk several blocks around the Broad Street area, and end at Simple Cafe, 525 Broad St., where they will present a donation to Polio Plus.
Residents are welcome to join the Rotary Club members on their walk.
NASA rover takes image of dawn's early light on Mars
WILL DUNHAM Reuters
A view of the Martian surface taken by NASA's curiosity on
Aug. 11, showing wind-carved crags called yardangs on Mount sharp,
which rises from Gale crater near the planet's equator. the
photograph, released Oct. 6, is a zoomed-in crop of a broader
panorama captured by the rover.
NASA
WASHINGTON — NASA has released a striking image of dawn on the Martian surface taken by its Curiosity rover, showing sunlight bathing jagged crags formed billions of years ago as the car-sized vehicle continues to explore Earth's planetary neighbor.
Curiosity landed in 2012 in Gale Crater near the Martian equator and, since 2014, has been climbing Mount Sharp, a 3-mile-tall mountain rising from the crater floor. The image was taken by the six-wheeled rover's Mastcam camera about an hour after the sun rose above a landscape featuring windcarved cliffs in the distance.
"The bright craggy peaks in the distance are a rock layer that is quite different in appearance from all the layers the rover has driven through so far. We think it once was wind-blown sediment, maybe sand or maybe even ash that blew into the crater from nearby volcanic activity. After the sediment hardened into rock, eons of wind carved up the rock layer into ridges called yardangs," said planetary scientist Ashwin Vasavada of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, the Curiosity project scientist.
The yardang layer most likely formed about 3 billion years ago, around the same time as the rest of the mountain, according to Vasavada. This layer spans about 10 miles across the northwestern reaches of Mount Sharp.
"However, the yardang layer doesn't appear to be part of the continuous stack of layers that make up the layer-cake of Mount Sharp. It was added on a little later. It's above what geologists call an unconformity: a gap in time where previous layers eroded down before new layers were deposited on top," Vasavada said.
The rover, on its gradual ascent up the mountain, has gained upwards of 0.6 miles in elevation, the most ever climbed on Mars, according to NASA.
Mount Sharp is built of layers, each recording a period of the planet's geological past. In studying these layers, scientists have learned more about bodies of water — lakes and streams — that long ago covered this region, at a time when Mars was wetter and warmer than the cold and desolate place it is today.
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